CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A brake vacuum hose in certain vehicles may kink, which can reduce braking performance. The vacuum hose helps provide the power assist that makes the brake pedal easier to press, so a kinked hose can weaken the braking effort the vehicle delivers.
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall SC146. Kia will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the brake vacuum hose and replace it if necessary, at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Cadenza | 2017 |
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